Adoptee Citizenship Act

We Can Do This (Because We Must)

First published on February 12, 2023 • Last updated on February 12, 2023

What’s to do after Congress failed yet again to fix US citizenship for intercountry adoptees? Our own work.

Should I Wait for Congress? Or Should I Naturalize Now?

First published on April 10, 2022 • Last updated on December 14, 2022

Two key questions I often discuss with intercountry adoptee clients who do not have US citizenship.

Latest on Citizenship for Intercountry Adoptees

First published on February 5, 2022 • Last updated on February 12, 2023

A stripped down version of the Adoptee Citizenship Act has passed the House. But it’s not the actual ACA. It’s now an amendment to a much larger and unrelated bill.

Immigration Provisions in the Build Back Better Bill

First published on December 11, 2021 • Last updated on November 15, 2022

The Build Back Better bill contains provisions that could help millions of undocumented people, including some intercountry adoptees, though its impact is limited.

My Name is Monica Ross

First published on November 9, 2021 • Last updated on November 15, 2022

I need your support to get the Adoptee Citizenship Act enacted. Support me and the thousands of other intercountry adoptees who are in the same situation.

How Adjusting the ‘Immigration Registry’ Could Help Intercountry Adoptees

First published on September 24, 2021 • Last updated on April 4, 2023

A tweak to the ‘immigration registry’ could help millions of undocumented people, including many intercountry adoptees. Here’s how it would work.

Sign Up: National Week of Action

First published on May 24, 2021 • Last updated on December 5, 2021

Take action—a full week of action. I’m launching a National Week of Action and encouraging you—my friends, allies, and colleagues—to join me.